Give Your Child a Skill That School Doesn’t Teach — But Life Demands
When Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, was asked about the biggest mistake parents make when teaching kids about money, his answer was simple and powerful:
“Sometimes parents wait until their kids are in their teens before they start talking about managing money — when they could be starting when their kids are in preschool.”
In today’s world, money mistakes are easy to make — and painfully expensive.
Easy credit, EMIs, buy-now-pay-later schemes, and lifestyle pressure trap millions of adults into debt before they even realize what’s happening. They spend decades working long hours, not to build freedom, but just to pay bills and EMIs — sacrificing time, choices, and peace of mind.
Most of them were never taught how money actually works.
The Question Every Parent Should Ask
Do you want your child to:
- Grow up financially confident or financially anxious?
- Make smart money decisions or learn through costly mistakes?
- Choose work they love — or be forced to work just to survive?
Academic education prepares children for exams.
Financial education prepares them for life.
That’s why even India’s top financial regulators have established the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) — recognizing that financial literacy is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Introducing Financial Life-Skills Programs for Kids & Teens
We offer two age-appropriate, practical, and engaging programs designed to help children build a healthy relationship with money from an early age — before bad habits form.
These are not textbook theories.
These are real-world money skills your child will use for life.
🧒 Program 1: Finance for Kids
Ages: 9–12 years
Duration: 24 hours
Objective
To build a strong foundation in personal finance and everyday money habits.
What Your Child Will Learn
💰 Understanding Money
- What money is and how it is earned
- How money evolved — from gold to digital money
- Why “living paycheck to paycheck” is dangerous
🛒 Spending Wisely
- Needs vs. wants (a skill most adults still struggle with)
- Major expenses adults face: housing, education, healthcare, insurance, retirement
- Credit cards — how they work and how misuse leads to debt
⚠️ Understanding Debt
- What debt and EMIs really mean
- How debt traps people — and how to avoid them early in life
🧾 Introduction to Taxes
- Why taxes exist and how they impact income and savings
📊 Money Management Basics
- Spend less than you earn — the golden rule of wealth
- Emergency funds and retirement basics
- Why saving alone is not enough
⏳ Time & Value of Money
- Piggy bank vs. bank — where money should actually go
- The magic of compounding
- Inflation and why money loses value over time
- How investing helps beat inflation
📈 Smart Saving & Investing
- What is an SIP and why starting early matters
- Basics of insurance — health, life, vehicle, property
- Everyday money decisions: Rent vs. Buy, Pay now vs. EMI
🧑🎓 Program 2: Finance for Teens
Ages: 13–18 years
Duration: 30 hours
Objective
To equip teens with deeper financial understanding, investing awareness, and safe money habits before adulthood.
What This Program Adds (Includes Everything from Finance for Kids, Plus):
🌍 Deeper Financial Concepts
- How banks and the global monetary system work
- Gold, the gold standard, and why it still matters
- Profit vs. cash — what truly keeps businesses alive
📊 Investing Awareness
- What is an investment portfolio?
- Where to invest: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, FDs
- Why diversification protects wealth
- “Know what you own” — thinking before investing
📑 Financial Statement Basics
- How to read and understand basic financial statements
🔐 Safe Financial Habits
- How to transact safely online
- Protecting identity and personal data
- Credit scores — what they are and why they impact your future
The Real Gift You Can Give Your Child
You can give your child toys, gadgets, or degrees.
Or you can give them financial independence —
the ability to make confident money decisions, avoid debt traps, and live life on their own terms.
Financial literacy is not about making kids rich.
It’s about making them free, secure, and confident.
Start Early. Start Right.
Help your child build money habits that last a lifetime.
👉 Enroll them today and give them a head start most adults wish they had.
What our learners say
The learn do finance course by Shailendra, is a must do excellent course ! It has content dealing with real world finance starting right from its history exploring the several events that occurred that made the financial world what it is today, to the current issues and future potential. It covers relevant topics in a simplified and interesting manner, making it one the most fun activity to indulge in, it’s a whole different sphere from what’s learnt at school or other courses and gives finance so much more depth, and widens ones horizons to another level ! shailendra is an incredible teacher and have immense knowledge of the field! I absolutely love it ! Thank you so much for changing entire perspective of accounts and finance !! “
Isha, Class XI student
I was really hesitant to start my finance classes as I was not really sure about myself and how sir will react to my performance…
When I started classes with Shailendra I was scared but he reassured me that we’re all here to learn and that it’s ok to make mistakes … every class got easier and easier and it really increased my confidence levels to achieve and try new things . Shailendra is a very good teacher who’s extremely compassionate and understanding… he understands students not just from a teacher perspective but he understands from a very grounding space that “this child is not understanding so let me explain again “. He gave me time and space to grasp the topic and never forced me with the lessons …I was very happy as he was really getting the core reason for me to not understand a certain portion in the lesson … he would make time and effort to make sure I understood and gave freedom to share my opinions 🙂 I loved my finance class and can’t wait to start it again:) “
Mayooka, India-mentored on Finance for Teens program
Finance seemed like a cumbersome and dry subject that was impossible to tackle, being from a science background. However, with Shailendra’s course I was not only able to grasp the fundamental terms of finance in a practical and relevant manner, but was also able to understand the various parameters to analyze a company’s growth. The introductory classes helped with an overview of the inception of currency till what the financial systems look like in today’s times. The course was also customizable to cater to the topics I wanted emphasis on. Sir also makes sure to ask questions and recaps what was learnt towards the end of each session and clears all my doubts. I am thankful for this class for it has helped me garner financial literacy and has made me more adept in a subject I was apprehensive about.”
Sreshta, India -mentored on Finance for Teens program
I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the Financial Literacy Course for teenagers. I have found this course invaluable since it empowers children with young minds like mine with the essential financial knowledge and skills at a crucial stage.
The course curriculum has been tailored to make complex financial concepts accessible and engaging for my age group. By equipping me with concepts like personal finance, money creation and banking, the course is helping foster financial literacy that I am sure will help serve me well in my future endeavors.
I would strongly recommend the course to my friends and relatives and urge them to start their journey in financial literacy by enrolling in the ‘Financial Literacy Course for Teens.
I thank you for providing such an ‘Impactful’ learning experience”
Sri Viswa Sphoorthi, Class X, India -mentored on Finance for Teens program
The financial literacy for teens class was something I really needed to understand better and learn things related to finance.
I really enjoyed taking this class. The teacher’s way of explaining was very clear, and the lessons were always interactive and interesting. It gave me a better understanding about various different things such as insurance, credit score , credit card , income tax and many things of which I didn’t know .
The classes are always interactive and discussions take place regarding many examples for the students to get a better idea and understanding about the topic.
The classes are always taken in a good pace and flow and it is not so rushed often which made me feel comfortable as I could understand things better and easier.
I must say that I did learn a lot of things and it has made me confident in the subject matter.
Overall, this class was very helpful in strengthening my thoughts. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in learning about it.
I would like to thank Shailendra for his methods of teaching and explaining.
Gauri Rao, Class XII, India -mentored on Finance for Teens program’
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